Adding custom templates to the template library

While we continue to diversify our collection of built-in templates, GoodNotes gives you the flexibility to import your own.

Every PDF page or image can be added to the GoodNotes template library as a custom cover or paper template. This way, you can personalize your notebooks even more. A template will be available whenever you create a new notebook or page.

How to add templates

1. Tap the Gear icon in the top-right corner of the Library view > Notebook Templates.
2. Tap the first dropdown list to choose the template size for your custom templates.
3. The next step will depend on if you are adding a new custom cover, or a new page template:
   1. If adding as custom covers: tap the Default Cover preview in the upper section.
   2. If adding as custom papers: tap the Default Paper preview. 
4. You will see several categories with built-in templates in the lower section. To add your templates to a specific category, scroll to the end of the list in that category and tap "+ Import" > From Photos/Files. You can also create your own category by tapping the plus icon next to Edit in the top-right corner.
   
   
   
   
5. If you select "From Files," you can then tap "Select" in the Files interface, select all your templates and tap Open.

Note: If you add a multi-page PDF as a custom template, only its first page is added.

How to remove templates (including built-in)

1. Tap the Gear icon in the top-right corner of the Library view > Notebook Templates.
2. This next step will depend on if you're removing a cover, or a paper template:
   1. If removing covers: tap the Default Cover preview in the upper section.
   2. If removing papers: tap the Default Paper preview. 
3. Tap "Edit" in the upper right.
4. Select the templates you want to remove.
5. Tap the Trash icon in the upper left.

See also: How can I get more templates for GoodNotes?